Food Ingredients - Leafy and Cruciferous Vegetables

Here you will learn the names of leafy and cruciferous vegetables in English such as "spinach", "broccoli", and "artichoke".

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lettuce [noun]

a type of vegetable with large green leaves, eaten raw in a salad

Ex: We harvested the lettuce from our backyard and shared it with our neighbors .

spinach [noun]

dark and wide green leaves of an Asian plant that can be eaten cooked or uncooked

Ex: He cooked spinach with garlic and olive oil .

iceberg lettuce [noun]

a type of lettuce with crisp leaves that are pale green in color and form a round ball

Ex: They were hosting a dinner party , and they served a colorful salad with mixed greens , including iceberg lettuce .

arugula [noun]

a peppery and leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and as a garnish

Ex: The chef carefully arranged the arugula leaves on the plate as a beautiful garnish .

bok choy [noun]

a leafy vegetable with crisp white stalks and dark green leaves

Ex: It is delicious to steam bok choy and serve it alongside grilled fish or chicken .

chard [noun]

a vegetable with white or red leaf stalks and large green leaves, used in cooking

Ex: The chef at the restaurant used chard as a garnish for the main course .

chicory [noun]

a blue-flowered herb of the daisy family, the root of which can be used with coffee and the leaves of which eaten in a salad

Ex: It reminded her of her childhood when her grandmother used to cook chicory with bacon .

endive [noun]

a leafy green vegetable with slightly bitter taste, often used in salads or cooked dishes

Ex: He wondered if he could grow his own endive in a small pot on his balcony .

radicchio [noun]

a variety of chicory that bears dark red leaves

Ex: He thought about using radicchio in a homemade pizza .

romaine [noun]

a type of lettuce with long, crisp leaves and a slightly bitter taste

Ex: He picked up a head of romaine from the grocery store and added it to his salad .

Swiss chard [noun]

a vegetable with white or red leaf stalks and large green leaves, used in cooking

Ex: He added Swiss chard to his smoothie for an extra boost of nutrients .

witloof [noun]

a vegetable with elongated, tightly-packed leaves and a slightly bitter taste

Ex: He had never tried witloof before, but he decided to give it a chance.

watercress [noun]

a plant that grows in running water with pungent green leaves that are used in cooking

Ex: He proudly grows watercress in his backyard garden, using it in various home-cooked meals.

salad greens [noun]

a variety of leafy vegetables that are commonly used as the base for salads

Ex: My grandfather enjoys growing his own salad greens in his backyard garden .

cabbage [noun]

a large round vegetable with thick white, green or purple leaves, eaten raw or cooked

Ex: Cabbage is a versatile vegetable that can be used in salads , soups , and stir-fries .

cauliflower [noun]

the flower head of a plant from the cabbage family that is white in color and is eaten as a vegetable

Ex: The chef created a creamy cauliflower soup garnished with fresh herbs for a comforting winter meal .

broccoli [noun]

a vegetable with a thick stem and clusters of edible flower buds, typically green in color

Ex: Purple broccoli is less common but just as nutritious as green .

artichoke [noun]

a round green vegetable with a cluster of thick green leaves that form a bud, used in cooking

Ex: The chef prepared a delicious appetizer of grilled artichokes drizzled with olive oil and lemon .

globe artichoke [noun]

the round flower head of a vegetable with thick green leaves, the heart of which is edible

Ex: She picked up the globe artichoke from the market , excited to try a new recipe .

Jerusalem artichoke [noun]

a root vegetable with a nutty flavor, often used as a substitute for potatoes

Ex: He loved the earthy taste of Jerusalem artichokes and often added them to his stir-fry dishes for an extra crunch.

Calabrese [noun]

a dark green type of broccoli

Ex: He imagines himself as a chef , creating a masterpiece dish with Calabrese as the star ingredient .

kale [noun]

a type of cabbage with green or purple curly leaves

Ex: He was skeptical about trying kale at first , but after tasting a kale salad at a friend 's party , he became a kale enthusiast .

kohlrabi [noun]

the edible swollen stem of a plant of the cabbage family, used in cooking or salads

Ex: The party guests were intrigued by the kohlrabi slices on the appetizer platter .

savoy cabbage [noun]

a leafy green vegetable with crinkled leaves and a mild, slightly sweet flavor

Ex: He picked up a beautiful head of savoy cabbage from the market .

sprout [noun]

any young shoot or newly grown part of a plant that is eaten in salads

Ex: We watered the sprouts diligently every day , ensuring they received enough nourishment to thrive .

Brussels sprout [noun]

a small round green vegetable from the cabbage family, used in cooking

Ex:

Chinese cabbage [noun]

a type of elongated vegetable native to Asia, with pale green leaves and thick white stems, used in cooking

Ex: I brought some Chinese cabbage home and asked my friend if they wanted to join me in making a delicious snack.

brooklime [noun]

a leafy green vegetable with small, rounded leaves and a mild, slightly peppery flavor

Ex:

fat hen [noun]

a common name for the plant species Chenopodium album, known for its edible leaves and seeds

Ex: I sprinkled some finely chopped fat hen over my omelet .

lamb's lettuce [noun]

a leafy green vegetable with small, tender leaves and a mild, nutty flavor

Ex: She ensured that the lamb's lettuce received enough sunlight and water.

mallow [noun]

a flowering plant known for its vibrant flowers and soft, velvety leaves

Ex: He plucked a vibrant pink mallow flower from the garden and admired its soft petals .

samphire [noun]

a European plant of the parsley family that grows on seacoast and is sometimes pickled

Ex: She prepared a refreshing summer salad with cherry tomatoes , feta cheese , and a sprinkle of samphire .

sea kale [noun]

a Eurasian plant of the mustard family that grows near or in the sea, with edible young shoots

Ex: He gathered a bunch of sea kale from the shore .

sorrel [noun]

a European plant that is from the dock family, the leaves of which add a sour taste to the food

Ex: Emily planted sorrel in her backyard to attract butterflies .

yarrow [noun]

a flowering plant with fern-like leaves and clusters of small, aromatic flowers

Ex: He gathered some yarrow from the garden and brewed a soothing tea to relieve his cold symptoms .

sauerkraut [noun]

cabbage that is chopped, fermented with lactic acid bacteria and preserved in salt water, used for cooking

Ex: It 's amazing how a spoonful of sauerkraut can transform a simple dish into something delicious .

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